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Remove/install bulbs of headlamp unit - AR82.10-P-1201P

MODEL 203 

Shown on model 203.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Unit Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 203.0
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage levels present at xenon headlamps.
Risk of explosion/risk of fire  due to highly flammable materials in the area of damaged xenon bulbs
Risk of injury  from UV light, hot components at xenon headlamps and glass splinters when xenon bulbs crack
Risk of poisoning  from inhaling mercury vapors and from swallowing/skin contact with poisonous salts and mercury compounds
Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants  (e.g. heart pacemakers) must never work on xenon headlamps. Switch off entire lighting system. Wear insulating safety shoes, safety glasses and protective gloves. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Ensure the work area is adequately ventilated. AS82.10-Z-0001-01A
1 Open engine hood and move to vertical position   AR88.40-P-1000P
2 Unclip casing cover (2) and remove IMPORTANT High beam (4) (E1e1, E2e1), side light and parking light (5) (E1e3, E2e3)  
3 Unclip casing cover (1) and remove IMPORTANT Low beam (6) (E1e2, E2e2), Xenon headlamp low beam (E1e8, E2e8)  
4 Turn base (3) and remove IMPORTANT Turn signal indicator (E1e5, E2e5)  
5 Disconnect electrical connector from relevant bulb IMPORTANT Remove side light and base.  
6 Open relevant bulb retaining clips IMPORTANT With code (612b) Xenon headlamp unit, press release lug (arrow), twist lamp bayonet ring.
NOTESInstallation:  Note position of unlocking lug with respect to lamp unit.
 
7 Remove bulb NOTESInstallation:  Do not touch glass of bulbs with bare fingers. Use non-greasy, soft cloth.
Ensure bulb is correctly installed.
With code (612b) Xenon headlamp unit, recess (arrow) of Xenon low beam bulb (7) must point upwards.
 
8 Install in the reverse order    
9 Perform a function test